Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248 Chapter 58.2 - Crossing Hearts

Recently, things had been going well for Ethan.

Since he had awakened, he had been working hard to make his stats better than before, and it seemed things were working.

Of course, if one knew about his talent limit and his newly awakened trait…..Then, they would surely understand how things were working for him.

'One last lap.'

And now here he was. Running around the academy for the first thing in the morning. This became a daily occurrence for him since he was training with Julia all this time. Thanks to her 'unique' way of training in the form of beating the shit out of others, he sought for some alone time.

This running time was one of those.

"….."

Ethan's breath came out in visible puffs as he navigated the familiar paths of the academy grounds. The crisp morning air filled his lungs, invigorating him as he pushed his body to its limits. Each stride carried a determination born from the desire to surpass his previous self.

The sun had yet to rise, and the weather of night was cold, casting a wind over the academy's sprawling landscape.

Ethan's blue hair fluttered with each step, a streak of color amidst the serene surroundings.

As he ran, the rhythmic thud of his footsteps echoed through the quiet campus, harmonizing with the occasional bird's song.

He couldn't help but reflect on the recent changes in his life. The awakening had brought forth new possibilities, and his dedication to improving his skills had paid off.

The limitations that once hindered him were now mere obstacles to overcome.

'New assignment….I wonder where it is?'

Of course, his mind was also on the same assignment. His group wasn't able to find the location. Well, they did find some things, but they weren't sure any of them since it felt like they were just gibberish.

'Professor Eleanor said a group of students had already found the answer correctly. They should be really talented.'

This had already become his free-thinking time while running. He would go through the current events of his life, how the academy was going, how his studies were going, and how his relationships with people were going.

Naturally, with time passing, his thoughts progressed to their current topic of conversation.

The person that he was also intrigued with.

'Lilia also mentioned him being quite talented. I guess they are seeing it now.' fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

After Ethan improved his rankings, his interactions with Astron became increasingly rarer since they were no longer matched in combat classes, and neither of the two initiated any talk.

Well, considering Astron had never initiated before, it was mainly on Ethan's side. But he was also busy with his own things so that he couldn't do it.

'I wonder what he is doing now.'

Both he and Julia had seen him training early in the morning before, so they knew he was also a hard worker.

'Irina and him were in the same group. Well, I guess they wouldn't do too bad.'

At the thought of groups, he was suddenly reminded of Emily. The girl, both Astron and him, had helped with her guild and dungeon exploration.

'She said her guild was doing well…..I guess our help wasn't pointless.'

After the exploration, Ethan also decided to invest in Emily's guild since he liked how she approached her members as family. Her attitude wasn't bad either, so he didn't mind recommending her guild to the butler.

'It is good….'

As Ethan continued his morning run, his thoughts meandered to the cryptic conversation he had with Carl about Astron. The words echoed in his mind, and he couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to Astron than met the eye.

'Carl was insistent but vague. Something about Astron not being what he seemed, giving a hidden feeling that goes beyond the looks,' Ethan pondered, his breath forming misty clouds in the chilly morning air.

'I am getting the same feeling.'

The first reason why he was interested in Astron was His intuition. Even at the start, he got a weird feeling from him. Was it something sinister or something pure?

What was it?

To this question, he could only answer with one thing.

'Detachment.'

It was as if Astron existed in a realm detached from the everyday concerns of the academy.

Ethan's contemplative mind delved into the observations he had made about Astron's behavior, forming a narrative of detachment that seemed to shroud the enigmatic figure.

He's detached from reality, living in his own world,' Ethan mused, his pace steady as he continued his morning run. 'Astron never seemed to care about the things that occupy most students – the banter, the laughter, the hobbies. Does he even have hobbies?'

The image of Astron in the combat classes resurfaced, his focus unwavering, his movements precise.

It was as if he approached every challenge with calculated precision, unaffected by the camaraderie and levity that often accompanied the students' interactions.

"Don't talk to me."

He was reminded of the time when he was rude. Regardless of the person, whether they were a teacher or a celebrity, his attitude never changed.

'He doesn't have fun, at least not in the way others do. No visible interests, no friendships that extend beyond necessity,' Ethan thought, his breath now matching the rhythm of his contemplation.

'But why?'

That one question that he could never answer, no matter how he thought. He just lacked the information.